we now go to the u.s. institute of peace, which is holding a forum on religion, coexistence, and peace. >> embassador johnson cook is the ambassador at large for international religious freedom. prior to joiningjournal." we now go the state department, senior pastor and ceo of the bronx christian fellowship the art. earlier, a white house fellow on the domestic policy council. president clinton appointed her to serve on the national initiative on peace. in the two years, she has served as ambassador for religious flown to fives continents to promote religious freedom. ambassador? [applause] >> thank you and good morning. the pleasure to be with you today. the united states institute of peace does such great work in the world. the ambassador at large for international freedom. welcome to everyone of you for being here promote religious freedom. ambassador? [applause] with us today, including those who are online, on the air. i want to express my appreciation and gratitude to you, wonderful co-sponsors of th